We sailed on the Sea Princess from Sydney on 6 Feb 2012. While I had checked the internet weather for forecasts, we were not expecting great weather given it was the less preferred time to travel to the South Pacific.
Boarding the Sea Princess in Sydney was very organised, and after about 1 hour wait, we were finally on board and in our balcony cabin, our cabin was fantastic, so clean and having the balcony gave us a bit more room, great to have that drink on in the afternoons, and to while away the night watching the stars.
The staff of the Sea Princess were so friendly and helpful, always there to assist you but didn't get too pushy.